Last April, my life changed in a way I never could have imagined.
I became critically ill and was rushed to the ICU. I don’t remember it happening – my body just shut down. There were days I couldn’t speak, couldn’t recognize people I love, and didn’t understand the world around me. It was terrifying in a way that’s hard to explain unless you’ve lived it. There were complications… a serious infection, nerve damage in my legs, and a long, painful road back. What started as days in the hospital turned into weeks, then months, and eventually nearly a year before I made it back home.
Even now, things are not the same. I’m learning to walk again – slowly, painfully, step by step. I can’t carry my camera like I used to. I can’t be out with my dogs the way I love. I have to be careful, patient, and realistic about what my body can handle.
And that’s been one of the hardest parts; feeling disconnected from the life that means so much to me. So I’ve found a new way to stay connected.
I’ve started creating AI videos using my past photos and ideas; bringing my dogs into moments I can’t physically be part of right now. It’s not the same, but it brings me peace. It lets me feel close to them again. It gives me something to hold onto while I heal.
I still hope to return to what I love someday. But for now, this is where I am and I am enjoying it!
Thank you to everyone who has supported me, stood by me, and given me grace through all of this. It means more than I can put into words.
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